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Congressman Ro Khanna Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Sanction Chinese Entities for Fentanyl Flow

Congressman Ro Khanna Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Sanction Chinese Entities for Fentanyl Flow

U.S. Congressman Ro Khanna, a Democrat, along with Republican Congressman John Moolenaar, Republican Congressman Dan Newhouse, and Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss, has reintroduced the CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to impose sanctions on Chinese chemical manufacturers, online vendors, ports, and financial networks accused of facilitating the flow of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States. The bill specifically targets China-based and Chinese Communist Party-backed entities involved in the production, sale, or transportation of synthetic narcotics and their manufacturing chemicals. Congressman Khanna emphasized the devastating impact of fentanyl on American communities and the necessity of holding responsible networks accountable. The legislation would expand existing sanction powers to include Chinese vessels and ports that knowingly or recklessly aid in the transportation of illicit synthetic narcotics, as well as Chinese online marketplaces and ...
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Representative Mark Messmer Co-Sponsors Legislation to Bolster U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Representative Mark Messmer Co-Sponsors Legislation to Bolster U.S. Defense Industrial Base

Representative Mark Messmer (R-IN) is an original co-sponsor of the Defense Export Modeling Alignment for National Defense Act (DEMAND Act). This legislation, introduced by Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13), aims to strengthen America’s defense industrial base by integrating foreign military sales into the Department of War’s industrial base planning and production-capacity decisions. The DEMAND Act is designed to advance President Trump’s Executive Order 14383, titled 'Establishing an America First Arms Transfer Strategy.' According to Representative Jackson, the bill will leverage foreign arms purchases to stimulate capital investment, expand American defense production capabilities, and enhance the resilience of critical domestic suppliers. Other co-sponsors include Representatives Rich McCormick (R-GA), Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Derrick Van Orden (R-WI).
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Congressman Boyle and Steube Introduce Bill for Tax-Advantaged Investment Accounts for Student-Athletes

Congressman Boyle and Steube Introduce Bill for Tax-Advantaged Investment Accounts for Student-Athletes

Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pa.) and Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) have sponsored the HUSTLE Act (H.R. 9568), a bipartisan legislative effort aimed at creating tax-advantaged investment accounts for student-athletes. This bill addresses the financial implications of 'Name, Image and Likeness' (NIL) agreements, which allow student-athletes to license their personas and earn income. The proposed legislation would enable eligible deposits from these earnings to grow tax-free, mirroring the structure of existing 529 college savings programs. Contributions to these accounts would be shielded from federal income taxes up to the annual gift tax exclusion limit, which is currently $19,000. This initiative seeks to mitigate the tax burden on student-athletes who are now able to profit from their NIL rights, a change that has significantly altered the landscape of collegiate sports finance.
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Representative Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill to Expose Foreign-Paid Social Media Influencers

Representative Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill to Expose Foreign-Paid Social Media Influencers

Republican Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna has introduced a bill aimed at amending the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) of 1938. The proposed legislation seeks to include "social media influencers" under the definition of a "publicity agent," thereby requiring them to disclose when they are acting on behalf of foreign interests. Representative Luna stated that the bill, titled the Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act, is intended to ensure Americans are aware when online conversations are shaped by foreign entities and to prevent America's public square from being "for sale." The bill has bipartisan support, with Democratic Representatives Jared Moskowitz of Florida and Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, and Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin, backing the initiative.
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Representatives Steube and Boyle Propose HUSTLE Act for Student-Athlete Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Representatives Steube and Boyle Propose HUSTLE Act for Student-Athlete Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Representatives Steube and Boyle Propose HUSTLE Act for Student-Athlete Tax-Advantaged Accounts
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Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that

Exclusive: RFK Jr. said a Samoa trip had nothing to do with vaccines. New documents refute that

The Associated Press and The Guardian have obtained documents that contradict statements made by current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during two congressional hearings in 2025
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Senator Mike Rounds Introduces RANCH Act to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd Amidst 70-Year Low

Senator Mike Rounds Introduces RANCH Act to Rebuild U.S. Cattle Herd Amidst 70-Year Low

U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD), alongside Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), has introduced the Rebuilding America’s National Cow Herd (RANCH) Act on August 19, 2026. This bipartisan legislation aims to address the smallest national cow herd size in over 70 years by creating a voluntary grazing land restoration program. The program seeks to convert up to 20 million acres of marginal cropland into grasslands suitable for grazing, which could support an estimated two to four million additional beef cows. Senator Rounds emphasized that the act provides producers with the tools to restore eligible marginal cropland into grasslands, allowing them to utilize their land in the most effective way for their individual operations. The RANCH Act is designed to strengthen American food security by expanding the domestic beef supply and reducing reliance on imported beef, while also creating demand for American-grown grain and forage. The initiative has garnered support from various agricultural and conservation organizati...
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Representative Michelle Fischbach Co-Sponsors Bill to Reform H-2A Visa Program Amid Agricultural Labor Shortages

Representative Michelle Fischbach Co-Sponsors Bill to Reform H-2A Visa Program Amid Agricultural Labor Shortages

Representative Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), representing Minnesota's 7th Congressional District, has co-sponsored the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act. This bill, introduced by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson on June 30, aims to significantly reform the H-2A visa program. The proposed changes include eliminating the requirement for H-2A jobs to be seasonal, extending the definition of temporary work to positions lasting fewer than 350 days, and creating a unified online application portal across the Departments of Labor, Homeland Security, and State. Additionally, the bill seeks to make visas valid for three years, cap annual wage-rate increases, allow multi-year housing certifications, and codify Adverse Effect Wage Rate calculation standards. A key provision would enable existing undocumented dairy workers to transition into visa status, which Fischbach emphasizes is a visa issue, not an immigration measure. As of August 17, no Senate companion bill had been introduced, and the...
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Considers Resignation by Labor Day Amid Trump Administration Pressures

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Considers Resignation by Labor Day Amid Trump Administration Pressures

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has reportedly informed close associates of his desire to resign by Labor Day, according to three current and one former U.S. official. However, Trump administration officials are urging him to remain in his position until at least the end of the year. Driscoll's consideration of resignation is partly attributed to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's actions, which include firing individuals close to Driscoll and overruling some of his decisions. This internal conflict highlights tensions within the Trump administration's defense leadership.
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Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce Fentanyl Sanctions Bill Targeting Chinese Entities

Bipartisan Lawmakers Reintroduce Fentanyl Sanctions Bill Targeting Chinese Entities

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers, including Representatives Jake Auchincloss, Dan Newhouse, John Moolenaar, and Ro Khanna, have reintroduced the 'CCP Fentanyl Sanctions Act.' This legislation aims to expand sanctions on China-based and Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-backed entities that are allegedly involved in fentanyl trafficking. The bill seeks to build upon Executive Order 14059 by adding authorities to target Chinese chemical manufacturers, online vendors, vessels, ports, and financial institutions that knowingly or recklessly facilitate the shipment or sale of synthetic narcotics. The lawmakers stated that the proposal is intended to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis in the U.S. and hold responsible parties accountable. They referenced a 2024 House Select Committee working group report, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of the effort to curb the flow of fentanyl precursors into the United States.
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Senator Cortez Masto and Senator Booker Introduce Momnibus Act to Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis

Senator Cortez Masto and Senator Booker Introduce Momnibus Act to Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) have introduced the Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package aimed at addressing the maternal mortality crisis in the United States. This initiative seeks to tackle the disparities in care that contribute to a disproportionately high maternal mortality rate, particularly among Black mothers. Companion legislation has also been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswomen Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.-14) and Alma S. Adams (D-N.C.-12). The United States currently has the highest rate of maternal deaths among high-income nations, with Black women facing a pregnancy-related mortality rate more than three times higher than that of White women. The Momnibus Act is comprised of 14 bills designed to invest in social determinants of health, extend the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), increase maternal healthcare funding for veterans, and improve maternal health data collection, am...
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Senator Rand Paul Supports Regulation Over Ban for Intoxicating Hemp Products

Senator Rand Paul Supports Regulation Over Ban for Intoxicating Hemp Products

Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., has voiced his support for regulating intoxicating hemp products rather than implementing a federal ban. This stance comes as new bipartisan legislation is introduced in Congress to regulate these products before a federal ban is scheduled to take effect on November 12. The impending ban aims to close a legal loophole that has allowed the sale of intoxicating hemp products since 2018, but it threatens the $28.4 billion hemp industry. Senator Paul argues that a ban would lead to a black market and make it easier for these products to be sold to children due to a lack of rules. Representative Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, and Representative Beth Van Duyne, R-Tex., have introduced the Beverage Regulatory Parity Act, which proposes regulating intoxicating hemp like alcohol, including limiting sales to individuals 21 and older, implementing testing and labeling requirements, and capping THC content at 5 milligrams per serving. This federal framework would not supersede existing state regulati...